Halifax News

Halifax councillor calls NDP pregnancy leave bill 'baby steps'

District 14 councillor Lisa Blackburn says there are still extra barriers and more scrutiny for women seeking public office

Oct 25, 2017 12:09 PM Read more >

Viola Desmond among six new additions to Canada's Walk of Fame

Viola Desmond challenged racial segregation at a film theatre in New Glasgow in 1946

Oct 25, 2017 10:56 AM Read more >

Four arrested after search of home in Eastern Passage

Police say they located a .32 Smith & Wesson handgun and a Savage .300 Winchester Magnum rifle, along with ammunition

Oct 25, 2017 10:24 AM Read more >

Driver ticketed after pedestrian hit in north end

A 45-year-old woman has been taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries

Oct 25, 2017 9:57 AM Read more >

Devour! The Food Film Fest kicks off in Wolfville

The festival, featuring culinary workshops and films focused on food, runs until Sunday

Oct 25, 2017 6:50 AM Read more >

Local teacher says lack of substitutes is unheard of, putting strain on system

A local teacher says high demand compounded with a shortage in substitute teachers is hurting the province's school system.

Oct 25, 2017 6:10 AM Read more >

Immediate action needed on right whale deaths: Expert

The announcement of another North Atlantic Right Whale death has scientists wondering how much more of a hit the population will have to bear before serious action is taken.

Oct 25, 2017 5:36 AM Read more >

Good morning, Halifax!

A mix of sun and cloud with temperatures in the low to mid 20s are expected in most areas today

Oct 25, 2017 5:00 AM Read more >

Family says Emera Oval needs more accessible equipment

Kiera, 17, has had problems getting accessible equipment twice at the oval

Oct 24, 2017 4:46 PM Read more >

Police search for suspect in string of gas-and-dash thefts

In each case, the suspect was driving a blue Ford Escape with the stolen licence plate number FDA 175

Oct 24, 2017 3:18 PM Read more >